Category Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago


City of London, United Kingdom Guidant Global Full time

Job Purpose: We are seeking a skilled Category Planning Specialist to join our team at Guidant Global. As a key member of our Product Division, you will be responsible for planning and forecasting, reporting and analysis of your product category.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships to drive the Division in support of business strategy.
  • Create and implement detailed category sales, margin & inventory plans to support delivery of the Product Division strategic plan.
  • Drive medium (1 year) and longer (5 year) term forecasting both at style and category level.
  • Partner with Regional Teams to manage Global Inventory Optimisation through re-balancing/ transfers/ risk management.
  • Support and work with Vendor, Supply Chain and Sourcing teams, to manage capacity planning and flow of intake.

Pre Season:

  • Develop and 'shape' category plans aligned with Merchandising strategies/initiatives and reconciled with Regional Seasonal Plan to deliver the Global Seasonal Plan.
  • Responsible for detailed analysis, forecasting and cost targeting as it relates to Supply Chain to drive demand planning (production capacity forecasts & RM pre-commitment) driving profitability and mitigating investment risk.
  • Owner of RM forecasts and to make pre-buy proposals based on Global Sourcing critical path for the product category.

Personal Profile:

  • Retail experience and mindset.
  • Passion for commerce/product.
  • Demonstrates commercial instinct.
  • Strong Analytical skills.
  • Retail maths skills.
  • Advanced skills in Excel.


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